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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

At RMIT, the competency Produce Writings – Poetry is delivered and assessed alongside the following competencies:
CUVCOR03A: Develop, refine and communicate concept for own work
CUVCOR11A: Source information on history and theory and apply to own work
CUSRAD01A: collect and organise information

Course Description

In this course you explore the skills and knowledge needed to write and market your own poetry. You are introduced to the works of many different poets and experiment with a range of approaches, techniques and modes of writing while creating your own body of work.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VBP552 Produce Writings - Poetry

Element:

1. Analyse the purpose of the writing task

Performance Criteria:

1.1 The purpose of the work is confirmed with relevant parties 1.2 The form, media and technique most appropriate to the purpose of the writing task is selected 1.3 The stylistic and cultural context of the writing task is proposed to meet the writing objective

Element:

2. Investigate the scope of the writing task

Performance Criteria:

2.1 The level and scope of the writing task is analysed to determine the length and style of the work 2.2 The level of research required to fulfil the agreed outcome to the required style and standard is analysed 2.3 The resources necessary to retrieve or generate the relevant information is determined 2.4 The type and level of information required to suit the context of the writing task is planned

Element:

3. Plan the writing task

Performance Criteria:

3.1 The writing task is planned to reflect the media, scope, structure and content of the work and to meet agreed timelines 3.2 Ideas are organised and developed into an ordered sequence. 3.3 All resources required to deliver the writing task are organised 3.4 A timeline for the completion of the writing task that reflects the critical milestones is determined

Element:

4. Create the writing task

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Components of the information required and the form in which the writing will be developed, constructed and presented is resolved 4.2 The intention of the writing task and the characteristics of the audience are reflected in the writing 4.3 Appropriate processes and research are utilised to retrieve the necessary information 4.4 The particular characteristics of the media are analysed to inform the writing in a way that is appropriate for the purpose of the writing 4.5 Relevant information sources are employed to generate and inform the writing task 4.5 Common literary devices and the metaphoric function of language are integrated into the writing task 4.6 Writing task is produced in accordance with writing goals

Element:

5. Realise the writing task

Performance Criteria:

5.1 The writing task is appropriate for the media, the context of the brief and the style of the subject matter 5.2 The language in which the writing task is written is suitable for the intended audience 5.3 The writing task is proofed and edited to the standard required for presentation 5.4 A draft is presented, if required, to the client to confirm that the work is acceptable 5.5 Work is adjusted as required and presented in the agreed manner and timeframe

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have gained insight into the process of production and appreciation of poetry. Through research and practice you will be able to develop an initial concept into a written work.

Details of Learning Activities

In this course you learn through - In-class activities:

lectures

industry speakers

teacher directed group activities/projects

peer teaching and class presentations

group discussion

reading poetry

reflection and discussion

creative writing exercises

workshopping of student work

Out-of-class activities:

independent project based work

writing and reading assignments

online and other research

independent study

Teaching Schedule

Teaching schedule Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

Week Starting

Class Content

Assignments Due

Competency & Elements

Week 1

Discussion of course content and assessment

Explanation and discussion of presentation topics

Introduction to poetry

-Lecture on the poetic statement-Reading of the handout material-Refections on the poems read, their context, function and effectPersonal responses to poetry

-Examples of poetry read in class- Discussion of personal projects-Discussion and reflection on the works-Identifying the strategies of the poet-Trying out these strategies in the act of writing-Creative writing exercises

CUVCOR11A - Apply information to own area of workCUVCOR03A - Refine the conceptVBP552 - Create the writing task CUSRAD01A - Communicate the information

Week 13

• Contemporary anthologies• Reading of contemporary poetry• Analysis of the text and discussion of form, context and reception• Creative writing exercises based on the poems studied• Class workshopping of student work

Presentations

CUSRAD01A - Communicate the information CUVCOR03A - Refine the conceptCUVCOR11A - Apply information to own area of workVBP552 - Create the writing task

Week 14

• The page setting in poetry• Examining the way the poem is presented• Examples of variety of page settings• Creative writing exercises• Class workshopping of student work

Presentations

CUVCOR03A - Refine the conceptCUVCOR11A - Apply information to own area of workVBP552 - Create the writing task CUSRAD01A - Communicate the information

CUVCOR03A - Refine the conceptCUVCOR11A - Apply information to own area of workVBP552 - Realise the writing task CUSRAD01A - Communicate the information

Week 16

• Poetry in sequence- a suite of poems• Reading of works in sequence• Discussions of works placed in sequence• Creative writing exercises• Planning a longer work, in segments

Presentations

CUVCOR03A - Refine the conceptCUVCOR11A - Apply information to own area of workVBP552 - Realise the writing task CUSRAD01A - Communicate the information

Week 17

Assessment Week - no classes

Semester 2

Week 1

Explanation and discussion of presentation topics• Poetry magazines• Examining poetry publications• Reflection of the way poetry is publicised• Plans for the class publication• Workshopping of the student folios

CUVCOR03A - Refine the conceptCUVCOR11A - Apply information to own area of workVBP552 - Realise the writing task CUSRAD01A - Communicate the information

Week 17

Assessment Week - no classes

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information.

Other Resources

You require access to a computer and to the internet for this course

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your writing tasks.

Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.

Semester 11. A folio of completed poems- in sum 200 -lines handed in semester 1- due 23/5/12 (35%)2. A short, informal introduction to your favourite poem or poet - on a date to be arranged (5%)3. Class exercises and workshopping (10%)

Semester 21. A folio of completed poems- in sum 200 lines – handed in semester 2- due 24/10/12 (35%)2. Class presentation - an analysis of a work that has influenced your own writing - on a date to be arranged (5%)3. Class exercises and workshopping (10%)

For further information on the criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration

Other Information

Submission of Assessment TasksSubmit all assessment tasks in hard copy with a completed School of Media and Communication cover sheet. You are expected to keep a copy of all assignments submitted.

Late Submissions If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension before that due date. Please refer to the course blackboard site for information on late submissions and on applying for an extension.

FeedbackYou will receive both spoken and written feedback on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Academic IntegrityAcademic Integrity is about the honest presentation of your academic work. Presenting work that fails to acknowledge other people’s work within yours can compromise academic integrity. For further information on academic integrity and plagiarism, please refer to the following URL. http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kkc202lwe1yv

Special Consideration PolicyPlease refer to the following URL for information on applying for special consideration: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;